Alternative Investments
Direct Lending
Definition
What is Direct Lending?
Loans originated directly by an investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. fund or non-bank lender to a borrower.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A fund provides a senior secured loan without a public bond issue.
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Alternative Investments
Royalty Company
A company that finances producers in exchange for a percentage of revenue or output.
Alternative InvestmentsStreaming Agreement
A financing arrangement granting the investor the right to buy part of future production at a predetermined price.
Alternative InvestmentsPrivate Credit
Non-bank lending to privately held companies or assets.
Structured ProductsStructured Product
An investment combining debt and derivatives to create a defined payoff.